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The Secret Origin. Supermassive black holes are so large they devour stars and shape galaxies. The latest science may answer why they grow so large.
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Black Holes
Previously shown on Discovery .History on Tue 18 Aug 2026 at 19:00.
This showing was on Discovery .History at 19:00 on Tue 18 Aug 2026. See future airings below or open the main programme page for the latest TV times.
Episode / edition: Black Holes
The Secret Origin. Supermassive black holes are so large they devour stars and shape galaxies. The latest science may answer why they grow so large.
The next currently listed showing is Wed 2 Sep 2026, 00:00 on Discovery .History.
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